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The reference values (norm) of prealbumin concentration in the blood serum in adults are 150-400 mg / l.
Prealbumin, or transthyretin, is a protein with a molecular weight of 54,980 and a half-life of 1-2 days; synthesized in the liver. One of the most important functions of prealbumin is transportation of T 4 and triiodothyronine (T 3 ).
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